Here are the five things you need to know about Vanderbilt’s redshirt junior running back…
He transferred from the University of Illinois
Vaughn spent two seasons at Illinois. In two years, he started eight games and rushed for 1,024 yards and nine touchdowns on 217 carries. Vaughn was named the Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
Derek Mason wants him to be a “cow bell”
Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason told the media that Vaughn needs to be the “cow bell” and “featured back” of Vanderbilt’s defense. Vaughn has shared touches with two other backs, Khari Blasingame and Jamauri Wakefield, through Vanderbilt’s first six games.